Night Sky Photography
This course will be teaching practical aspects of night sky photography through lectures and demonstrations. You do not need to bring cameras, tripods or telescopes just listen and learn and take away all the essential information you will need to start you on your fascinating journey into night sky photography. Spring and Autumn dates are available.
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One day course for adults: 2025
The course is aimed at beginners in night sky photography but assumes competence with your own camera equipment. The day is split into sessions:
Section 1 Imaging the Sun & Moon.
Section 2 The basics of imaging the night sky and the Milky Way.
Section 3 Using a portable tracker to improve your astronomy images. Deep sky astro imaging using your camera and telephoto lens.
Section 4 Exploring the night sky using time lapse photography.
The course includes a hot drink but does not include food. You are welcome to bring your own food or you can purchase lunch from our cafe (you can pre-order before the course starts).
This course is aimed at adults. If you wish to enquire about booking an under 18 (with an accompanying adult) onto the course then please phone The Centre on 01323 832731. We cannot accept under 18s onto the course without an accompanying adult.
Dates: 16 March (Spring)
Time: 10.30am - 4pm
Course lecturer: Dr Darren Baskill
Cost: £62
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Dr Darren Baskill FRAS
Dr Darren Baskill is a lecturer and outreach officer in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Sussex. He has over 25 years’ experience of both professional and amateur astronomy, and in organising and delivering science events for schools, colleges, and the public.
He is an astrophysicist, educator, lecturer and photographer. His specialism is in communicating astronomy to the public, giving talks and working with the media on all aspects of astronomy and astrophotography. He has appeared on BBC TV, radio and news online on many occasions, as well as frequently writing for the BBC Focus magazine.
He previously taught astronomy at the Royal Observatory Greenwich science centre and planetarium in London, where he initiated the highly successful Astronomy Photographer of the Year public competition and exhibition.
For more information and to find examples of his images please visit Darren's personal website.
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Additional Information
The course is presented in one of our domes under the backdrop of an historic telescope. The dome is accessed by 2 flights of stairs. Please wear warm clothing.
There are breaks during the course for a hot drink and you can purchase food from our cafe. We will contact you via email prior to the course with food options should you wish to pre-order.
If using Sat Nav, please use ‘Wartling Road’ and NOT our postcode.
PARKING: There is ample free parking on the grassed car park in front of The Centre.If you are a blue badge holder, there are 5 parking bays available at the back of the science centre, adjacent to our ramped entrance. Please note that by virtue of the historic nature of the building, the domes are accessed by steep narrow stairs.
By booking this course you agree to abide by our refund/transfer/cancellation policy.
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